Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Mary Free Bed is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist to join its outpatient orthopedic team. The role provides high-quality, one-on-one patient care in a supportive, collaborative environment. The Physical Therapist assumes responsibility for evaluating patients’ physical therapy needs, planning and delivering individualized treatment, and maintaining skills through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. The role carries out organizational and program objectives while practicing within Michigan licensure requirements and the physical therapy scope of practice. The therapist works with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to establish patient-centered goals, deliver and revise treatment plans, support discharge planning, and educate patients and families. The role also includes documentation, equipment assessment and instruction, participation in meetings and quality improvement, and support for program operations. Depending on program needs, the therapist may help train staff, supervise physical therapy students, or contribute to program development and research. Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit rehabilitation hospital and network offering rehabilitation services to children and adults. Its stated mission is “Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.” The organization describes a values-based culture focused on patient care, clinical variety, family culture, trust, and a proud tradition of service.

Requirements

Graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Hold the physical therapy license required in each U.S. state or territory where practicing, in accordance with applicable state laws.
Maintain BLS certification as required by department or program protocol.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret patient information.
Practice within the scope of license, certification, or registration and applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ conditions and physical therapy needs.
Establish patient-centered treatment goals with patients, families as appropriate, and the treatment team; create and administer written treatment plans.
Delegate responsibilities to physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians as appropriate.
Re-evaluate patient status and treatment effects, revise treatment plans as necessary, and review revised goals with patients and families as appropriate.
Assess patients’ medical equipment needs, order appropriate equipment, evaluate it upon delivery, and instruct patients, families, and health care workers in its use.
Participate in patient discharge planning, considering and communicating with patients, families, community support and services, and environmental limitations.
Document patient status and progress through evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
Communicate and coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to integrate physical therapy into patient care; participate in conferences and exchange written records as needed.
Educate patients and families about physical therapy procedures, including providing written instructions as needed.
Attend designated meetings and in-services; follow hospital policies and procedures, including confidentiality and infection control requirements.
Meet or exceed program productivity expectations and clinical outcome collection and performance-improvement goals.
Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system following cross-training, as requested.
Follow Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior and support program operations as assigned.
Encourage, coach, and monitor customer service and behavioral standards in team members; promote teamwork and communicate directly and discreetly with coworkers.
Identify problems and seek solutions; support patient and family satisfaction and departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Participate in the orientation and training of new staff as needed.
Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, supervising, teaching, and evaluating their skills and communicating with participating universities.
Participate in program development and/or research activities as assigned.
Demonstrate competence in software and hardware relevant to job responsibilities.